Monthly Archives: December 2011

The General's Pardons / Yoani SánchezTranslator: Unstated, Yoani Sánchez Thousands of eyes were glued to national television screens this last Friday. The social networks and text messages also vibrated nervously. A strong rumor had been ... Continue reading →

Cuba: A Country Being Auctioned / Angel SantiestebanAngel Santiesteban, Translator: Regina Anavy These days the Cuban nation should be crying and writhing in its own betrayal. It gives the sensation of a country winding down, that sells quickly, like s... Continue reading →

On travel to Cuba, think liberty firstCommentaryBy ANGEL CASTILLO JR. | Florida VoicesPublished: December 31, 2011It has now been 63 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations, in 1948. Both the United State... Continue reading →

Toothbrush Solutions for CubaDecember 30, 2011Julio De La YnceraHAVANA TIMES, Dec 30 — A few days ago I read an article in Cubadebate that caught my attention. The article deals with the production of toothbrushes in what is apparently the only facto... Continue reading →

Cuba's Humanitarianism Falls Short12-30-2011The United States is deeply disappointed that the pardon was not extended to Alan Gross.The government of Cuba says it has pardoned and will release some 2,900 prisoners held in its jails. President Raul ... Continue reading →

Yoani Sanchez - Award-winning Cuban bloggerRaul Castro Releases 2,900 Common Prisoners But Holds Onto His 11 Million Cuban HostagesPosted: 12/30/11 08:39 AM ETThousands of eyes were glued to national television screens this last Friday. The social netw... Continue reading →

There's No Turning Back Now for CubaDecember 30, 2011Dariela AquiqueHAVANA TIMES, Dec 30 — When I'm out on the street, in the corner bodega store, at the bus stop, standing in the line at the Coppelia ice cream parlor, at the farmers markets,... Continue reading →

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